Semporna fire station quarters project awaits Finance Ministry nod
KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is awaiting the Finance Ministry’s approval to procure the RM14.39 million Semporna Fire and Rescue Station quarters reconstruction project through open tender.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is waiting for Finance Ministry approval to rebuild the Semporna Fire and Rescue Station using an open tender, according to Minister Nga Kor Ming. The RM14.39 million project had been put on hold after five extensions totaling 1,164 days. The ministry also submitted an Electronic Government Procurement Application to bypass the usual completion contractor's certificate requirement.
A decision on the tender is expected by October 12, with a Letter of Acceptance anticipated in December. The project's termination was due to the contractor's financial instability, inability to meet deadlines, and management issues. Similarly, the RM6.85 million Merotai Fire and Rescue Station and quarters project has been re-tendered, also after seven extensions totaling 1,075 days.
This project, despite reaching 96.6% physical completion, was terminated on November 5, 2025. Both projects are part of six development initiatives under the 12th Malaysia Plan flagged for implementation challenges such as contract terminations, prolonged extensions, and delays.
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